Know all about Skarn and Granophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Granophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Granophyre is Granophyric. Skarn appears Dull and Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.